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Suffolk Law School is committed to providing a diverse
student body with the opportunity to study law. That commitment has yielded some
of the nation’s most distinguished legal professionals. Learn how a stranger’s
favor more than 100 years ago planted the seed that became one of the largest
law schools in the country.
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Learn more about the Suffolk Law application process. Still
on the fence? Come take a tour. We’ve also got answers to all of your financial
aid questions—there are many resources available to help offset the cost of law
school.
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With three degree programs, several joint degree options, 18
areas of focus, and six concentrations, you can find the course of study meant
for you. Complement your courses by working in one of our dozen clinics,
joining a moot court or mock trial team, or studying abroad.
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Our students make Sargent Hall hum with activity from
morning ‘til midnight. With more than four dozen students groups representing a
wide range of cultures, legal areas, sports, religions, and other interests,
there’s a group for you at Suffolk Law.
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Suffolk Law is committed to creating practice-ready lawyers,
equipped with the skills and competencies to succeed in a shifting cultural and
technological landscape. Our Office of Professional and Career Development is a
resource for students, alumni, and employers alike.
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Our faculty include top scholars in the field, practitioners-in-residence, and current and former litigators and judicial officers. We also regularly host distinguished visiting faculty from notable institutions across the country.

The John Joseph Moakley Law Library boasts more than 350,000
volumes, dozens of computer stations and group study rooms, access to dozens of
online research databases, and other resources to help you succeed in the
classroom.
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From mentoring students to offering financial support, from
our online community to our alumni magazine, there are several ways for Suffolk
Law’s more than 23,000 alumni to stay connected to each other and to the
University.
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Police Dept. & Escort Program

Suffolk University is protected and served by its own University police force, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. For general business, please call extension 8333 on campus; for emergencies call extension 8111. The main office is located in the Donahue Building on the first floor. At the Law School, security offices are located in both the lobby and the basement of 120 Tremont Street.

Emergency Phone Numbers

Boston Police

911

Massachusetts State Police

Tel. 617-727-2917 or (2111)

Boston Fire

911

Massachusetts General Hospital

Tel. 617-726-2000

Poison Center

Tel. 617-232-2120

Rape Crisis Center

Tel. 617-492-RAPE

Escort Service offered Monday through Sunday: dusk - 11:30 pm The University Police also provide evening escort service to parking garages and the area T stations.

University Police/ Escort Program

Tel. 617-573-8333

Tel. 617-573-8111 - Emergencies

TDD 617-557-4874

The Suffolk University Police will provide a walking escort to all members of the Suffolk University Community upon request. The department will provide this walking escort service seven days a week, starting at dusk and ending at 11:30 pm Exceptions to these hours of operation will be made only when the Suffolk Law School Library has extended hours of operation during exam periods.

Students are asked to make an effort to inform the Suffolk University Police of an escort in advance. When asking for an escort, please provide your name, destination, and the time of your escort.

A Suffolk University Police Officer will make every effort to accommodate your request; however, there may be times when this service may be delayed because of other duties. During these instances we ask for your patience and understanding. Those persons who remain at the University beyond 11:30 pm are encouraged to call a cab or make arrangements for their own transportation.

Special Information for Law School Students

Student I.D.s

Suffolk University Law School Identification Cards are issued by the University Police. The office is located in the lobby of 120 Tremont Street near the main entrance. Students can obtain their Identification Cards Monday through Sunday from 8:00 am - 10:00 pm, as well as weekends if needed.

To obtain an Identification Card, a student must bring a picture ID (Massachusetts drivers license, Passport, or other valid picture ID) and a statement of registration.

ID cards must be carried at all times while on the University property. ID cards will be used for access into the building when the front doors are locked.

Obtaining a Police Detail for an Event

A University police detail is required at all events at which alcohol is sold. A detail is recommended for theater events, social events in the cafeteria or gym, athletic events, or any activity that may require an added concern for public safety such as registration or a celebrity on campus.

Students or departments requesting a police detail are responsible for paying for the detail. All police details require a minimum of four hours billing. Rates of payment will be provided by the University Police Department Head upon a receipt of a written request.

To order a police detail, please provide the following information in writing, to the Suffolk University Police:

the date, hours and location of the event;

the sponsor or the event;

the number of people expected to attend the event;

the entrance restrictions, if any (with ID or ticket only);

the name and phone numbers of the contact in charge of the event;

the number of officers requested for the event;

any relative information that may assist with the concern for public safety.

A completed Alcohol Registration Form, available in the Law School Dean of Students Office, must accompany all requests for Police Detail for events where alcohol is sold or served.

Please contact the Suffolk University Police at x8333, or x8113 for further information.

Restricted access will be in effect on Sundays, holidays and from 11:00 pm - 7:30am each day. Access during these restricted times will be granted via your law school ID card

Lost and Found

Recovered property that is turned into the University Police will be kept for 30 days. Students finding recovered property are encouraged to turn such property over to the University Police. If you are checking to find out if a piece of property has been turned over to the University Police, please call 617-573-8333. Recovered property can be obtained in the security office located in the parking garage of the Law School.